Introduction to Mineralogy and Petrology
- 2nd Edition - July 27, 2020
- Latest edition
- Author: Swapan Kumar Haldar
- Language: English
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Description
Description
Introduction to Mineralogy and Petrology, second edition, presents the essentials of both disciplines through an approach accessible to industry professionals, academic researchers, and students alike. This new edition emphasizes the relationship between rocks and minerals, right from the structures created during rock formation through the economics of mineral deposits. While petrology is classified on the lines of geological evolution and rock formation, mineralogy speaks to the physical and chemical properties, uses, and global occurrences for each mineral, emphasizing the need for the growth of human development.
The primary goal is for the reader to identify minerals in all respects, including host-rocks, and mineral deposits, with additional knowledge of mineral-exploration, resource, extraction, process, and ultimate use. To help provide a comprehensive analysis across ethical and socio-economic dimensions, a separate chapter describes the hazards associated with minerals, rocks, and mineral industries, and the consequences to humanity along with remedies and case studies.
New to the second edition
: includes coverage of minerals and petrology in extra-terrestrial environments as well as case studies on the hazards of the mining industry.Key features
Key features
- Addresses the full scope of core concepts of mineralogy and petrology, including crystal structure, formation and grouping of minerals and soils, definition, origin, structure and classification of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks
- Features more than 250 figures, illustrations and color photographs to vividly explore the fundamental principles of mineralogy and petrology
- Offers a holistic approach to both subjects, beginning with the formation of geologic structures that is followed by the hosting of mineral deposits and the exploration and extraction of lucrative, usable products that improve the health of global economies
- Includes new content on minerals and petrology in extraterrestrial environments and case studies on hazards in the mining industry
Readership
Readership
Students of Geology, Postgraduate students of Applied Geology, Economic Geology, Mining and Mineral Processing. Professionals in Mineral Exploration, Mining, Processing in Mineral Industries, Global Investing Agencies, and individuals contesting competitive examinations for Administrative and general employment
Table of contents
Table of contents
1. Rocks and Minerals
2. Extra-terrestrial Systems
3. Basic Mineralogy
4. Basic Petrology
5. Igneous Rocks
6. Sedimentary Rocks
7. Metamorphic Rocks
8. Precipitation Systems of Major Sedimentary Bodies
9. Mineral Deposits: Host Rocks and origin
10. Resource Assessment and Economic Aspects
11. Hazards of Mineral Deposits and Sustainable Development
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 2
- Latest edition
- Published: July 29, 2020
- Language: English
About the author
About the author
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Swapan Kumar Haldar
Life Member of Mining Geological and Metallurgical Institute of India, Indian Geological Congress and Indian Society of Earth Sciences. 50 Yrs Professional and Academic Experience in oil and base-noble metal exploration and mining at various capacities at ESSO, Hindustan Copper Ltd, Hindustan Zinc Ltd, Anglo American (P) Ltd, Gold Stream Mining NL/ IMX Resource Ltd, Australia and BIL Infratech Ltd, Guest Faculty Sukhadia University Udaipur. His profession has often required visits and interaction with experts of zinc, lead, gold, tin, chromium, nickel and platinum mines and exploration camps of Australia-Tasmania, Canada, USA, Germany, Portugal, UK, France, Italy, The Netherlands, Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Bangladesh and Nepal. Since 2003, Emeritus Scientist, Post Graduate Applied Geology teaching of Mineral Exploration at Presidency and Calcutta University, Kolkata, and industry related teaching at Indian school of Mines, Dhanbad. Authored 3 books and 40 publications.